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Full name: School: 16 TESTS FROM SCHOOLS OF DAI LOC (2012-2013) DE : PHU DONG SCHOOL I A Meaning B reason C features D.pleasant A Deny B study C typical D pretty A Look B good C school D foot A option B question C pollution D.collection II Choose the word that has the main stress differently from the others (0,5 pts) A Meteor B volcano C.typhoon D.collection A Describle B.distinguish C destroy D.decorate A Exchange B.pagoda C economic D minority A Campus B scenery C Slavery D.compose III Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences (8.0 pts) Tam …go fishing with his brother when he was young.(used to/is used to/has used to/ was used to) I don't know what to this evening What about … to the movies?(go/ to go/ going / goes ) I don't like doing the , especially cleaning the windows.(homework/ housework /job /occupation.) My favorite …………… is Literature (A play B game C subject D activity) My mother is very ……… at cooking.( A well B good C popular D famous ) She …… a letter when the telephone rang.(A writes B wrote C has written D was writing) He has just got an interesting … in a textile company.(A work B job C occupation D employment ) William suggested …………… at home for a change.(A staying B to stay C stay D stayed ) The ….of waste paper can save a great amount of wood pulp.(recycle/recyclable/ recyclement / recycling ) 10 Mrs Nga forgot to … the faucet when she left for work.( turn off / turn on/ turn up/ turn down ) 11 This book is different the one I had.(A with B to C from D at ) 12 What will happen if the pollution on.(A puts B goes C, keeps D takes ) 13 I’m afraid this article is date (A over B pass C behind D out of ) 14 I had to get up early, I would miss the train.(A otherwise B if not C but D so that ) 15 Most young people want to more about environmental problems.(look up/ find out/deal with/ make out ) 16 If only I …………………….in the countryside right now.(A were B am C can be D.would be ) IV/Provide the correct form of the words in brackets (2pts): It’s very _ ( HEALTH ) to live in damp room I’m not used to (DRIVE ) on the left He was punished for his (LAZY) We had a very (ENJOY) evening in Lon don last month I believe you because I know you are (TRUTH) Nam is very _ (INTEREST) in computer He drives so _ (CARE ) that he is sure to have an accident I am (CONFIDENCE) he will succeed in his chosen career Ba has a large _ ( COLLECT ) of foreign stamps 10 The ( PERFORM ) she gave last night was marvelous V/ Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) for each space (3pts) Jeans are very popular with young people all (1) (in/ on/over /above) the world Some people say that jeans are the "uniform" of (2) (youth/ young/ younger/youngest) But they haven't always been popular The story of jeans started (3) (lots /much/ most /almost)two hundred years ago People in Genoa, Italy made pants The cloth (4) (make/ makes / making/ made) in Genoa was called "jeanos" The pants were called "jeans" In 1850, a saleman (5) (in/ on / at / with ) California began selling pants made of canvas His name was Levi Strauss (6) (Although/at / Because /So )they were so strong, "Levi's pants" became (7) (famous /popular/ good / wonderful ) with gold miners; farmers and cowboys Six years (8) (late /later/ latest/last ); Levis began making his pants with blue cotton (9) (cloth/ clothing/ cloths /clothes )called denim Soon after, factory workers in the United States and Europe began (10) (wear/wearing/ wore/ worn ) jeans Young people usually didn’t wear them VI/ Choose the one sentence that has same meaning to the root one.(1pts) Would you mind waiting outside the office? A Did you wait outside the office? B Did you see anyone waiting outside the office? C Will you wait outside the office? D Do you enjoy waiting outside the office? I used to go to the cinema on Saturdays A I usually went to the cinema on Saturdays B I got used to going to the cinema on Saturdays C I didn’t go to the cinema on Saturdays D I usually go to the cinema on Saturdays You feel unhealthy because you don’t take any exercise A if you took more exercise, you would feel healthier B If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier C If you were healthier, you would take more exercise D If you don’t take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy "Do you know Trang's address?" he asked me A He asked me for Trang's address B He asked me if someone knew Trang's address C He asked me if I know Trang's address D He asked me if I knew Trang's address VII/ Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (2,5pts): She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview The children are very boring and they don’t know what to I haven’t come back to London for my father last visited me They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them Do you know how getting to the post office from here? Tom wishes his neighbors don’t make so much noise Mary and Henry always goes out for a meal on their wedding anniversary Bill asked me if I was going to visit my aunt the day before The policeman told her not to driving her car so fast again 10 I will lend you this money if you will promise to pay it back VIII Rewrite each of the following sentences If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class → Were you I'd rather not go out this afternoon → I not feel Alice tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere → However It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages → The boss His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world → Despite the fact _ I didn't arrive in time to see her → I wasn't _ I'd prefer you not to smoke → I'd rather The mother smiled happily She took the baby in her arms → Smiling The noise next door did not stop until after midnight → It was not 10 You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty → Should _ DE 2: TAY SON SCHOOL SECTION 1: PHONOLOGY(1pt)I Pronounced differently from those of the other A hobby B honest C humor D hole A flood B typhoon C groom D balloon A fly B hobby C energy D ordinary A garbage B garage C sewage D carriage II Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others A appliance B activity C adventure D average A favorite B government C influence D identify A economic B volcanic C disappointed D scientific A reputation B description C suggestion D pollution SECTION : GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (10pts)I Circle They named their daughter their favourite movie star.(a of b for c after d on ) I won't speak to her she apologizes.(a in case b in spite of c so that d unless ) My mother used to research in this library when she was a student a make b c doing d making Let’ s go to the beach this weekend, .?(a shall we b we c don’ t we d let we ) The historical places in my city are open and free everyone on special holidays a for b to c with d from I don't mind home but I ' d rather a taxi a to walk / to get b walking / getting c walking / get d walk / getting There are young people who care about hip hop a more and more b less and less c many and many d most and most The parting meeting was really moving and wonderful I wish you a to come b had come c would have come d came I don't usually like staying at hotels but last summer we spent a few days at very nice hotel by sea.( a a / - b a / the c the / a d - / the ) 10 I can ' t find the tickets I seem them.(to have lost /to lose/losing / to lost ) 11 Take your coat with you it gets cold later.(a if b as long as c when d in case ) 12 John wasn't at work yesterday He a must have been ill b must be ill c must have ill d must to be ill 13 My father has gone away He' ll be back a week.(a for b at c until d in ) 14 The math problem was difficult for him work out.( so-to/too-that/ so-that/ too-to ) 15 don ' t visit this part of the town a Most tourists b Most of tourists c The most tourists d Many tourist 16 What she said me unhappy a made / to feel b made / feel c made / felt d to make / feeling 17 I haven ' t seen her for that I have forgotten what she looks like a so long time b a so long time c a such long time d such a long time 18 He is the most humorous man I have ever met.(a who b whose c that d which ) 19 Do you know all the guests to the party ?(inviting/ invited/ who invited/ were invited ) 20 How beautiful she is ! She is wearing a silk pretty purple dress/ dress silk pretty purple/ purple pretty silk dress / pretty purple silk dress 21 When the party was _ we helped them clear up the house.(a up b off c out d over ) 22 Jack can’t remember the telephone number down (write/ to write/ writing/ written ) 23 Has Sue finished _ yet? (washing up/ to wash up /wash up / wash upping ) 24 Jane stopped the car _ a newspaper (a buying b to buy c buy d bought ) 25 I _ your name Could you tell me again? a am forgetting b ’ve been forgetting c ’ve forgotten d was forgetting 26 There you are! I _ for two hours Where’ve you been? a am waiting b wait c waited d have been waiting 27 This job working very long hours.(a involves b consists c includes d contains) 28 “Have they arrested the thieves yet?” “It’s only a _ of time.” a period b matter c length d waste 29 Just think, two years’ time, we’ll be 18!(a under b over c after d in ) 30 I’ll give you ten minutes to come with a better idea.(a out b in c through d up ) 31 I had to get up early, I would miss the train.(a otherwise b if not c but d so that ) 32 Most young people want to more about environmental problems a look up b find out c deal with d make out SECTION 3: READING (6pts) I Fill in the blanks in the following passage with ONE suitable word.(2,5pts) Television is an important invention of the twentieth century It has been (1) popular that now we can ' t imagine what life would be (2) if there were no television Television is a major(3)… of communication It brings pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of homes Through(4)… , viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in faraway lands Television (5)… our knowledge by introducing to us new ideas (6)… may lead us to new hobbies and recreations In addition(7)… the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy (8) taste Most people now seem to like spending their evenings (9)… television It is more convenient for them to sit at home watching TV (10)… to go out for amusements anywhere else II Choose from sentences A–H the one which fits each gap 1–6 There is one extra sentence you not need to use (1,5 pts) A Industries have polluted the water, fishing has destroyed sea life and divers have damaged large parts of the coral B the crews were helpful and pleasant and the price was also very reasonable C Altogether, it was a wonderful trip D I’m not sure I would go again E It stretches for 2000 kilometers and is up to 800 meters wide F However, I didn’t think I could take part in a dive cruise and not dive G At no point were we permitted to swim away on our own H I was right it was an incredible sight A Natural Wonder When I was asked to visit and write about the Great Barrier Reef, I was thrilled I had heard reports of damage done by tourism and other industries, but felt that the Reef would still be a wonderful place to see 0.H From the air, the Great Barrier Reef seems huge 1………… I wasn’t sure how best to explore such a giant place, so after I had landed, I made enquiries and was told the best way to see the Reef is to take a dive cruise I booked a place on a three-day cruise, and, despite warnings about the state of some of these boats, the boat I was on was comfortable and clean 2……… I was entitled to eight dives plus use of wet suit, flippers and other equipment, three meals a day and two nights’ accommodation Although I have been diving before, I am not an experienced diver 3……….I was nervous to begin with, but soon felt completely safe We were divided into groups according to our ability and each group was given an instructor They had very strict rules 4……… With our guides, we saw some amazing sea life including small sharks, crabs and thousands of colorful tropical fish swimming around in the coral The other divers were friendly and the evenings on board were very pleasant 5………… While I was at the Great Barrier Reef, it became perfectly clear from the conservation programmers I came across; that the damage I had heard about had been done 6……… Environmental groups have done much to stop this damage, but sadly it continues Despite this, the Great Barrier Reef is a wonderful place to go For me at least it is one of the most significant natural wonders our earth has to offer III : TRUE or FALSE (2pts) TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions In Britain, traditions play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up It has been the law for about three hundred years that all the theatres are closed on Sundays No letters are delivered, only a few Sunday papers are published To this day, an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with central heating English people like gardens Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept at all, except by clerks in banks; all the shops, mills and factories are working But six days later, on New Year’s Eve the Scotch begin to enjoy themselves All the shops, mills and factories are closed on New Year’s Day People invite their friends to their houses and “sit the Old Year out and the New Year in” When the clock begins to strike twelve, the head of the family goes to the entrance door, opens it wide and holds it until the last stroke Then he shuts the door He has let the Old Year out and the New Year in Now greetings and small presents are offered A new national tradition was born in Britain Every year, a large number of ancient motor-cars and motor-cycles- sometimes described as Old Crocks-drive from London to Brighton “Crocks” means something or someone who is “crocked up”- broken down and in bad condition Englishmen keep up the old veterans Veteran cars are those which were made before the year 1904 Some cars look very funny, some are steered by a bar, like a boat Some cars are driven by steam-engines ( by boiling water and not by petrol ) This run from London to Brighton is a colorful demonstration People are dressed in the clothes of those times The cars start from Hyde Park only in the morning, the oldest cars are leading It is not a race, and most of the cars come to Brighton, which is sixty miles from London, only in the evening This demonstration takes place on the day of the announcement of the law in 1896 which said that a man with a red flag must walk in front of every motor-car when it moved along the streets These were the early days of motor-cars and people were afraid of them In Britain, traditions are very important in the life of people Englishmen have always changed their traditions English families prefer living in modern flats to in houses with gardens Christmas is the biggest holiday in Scotland People in Britain like celebrating “ sit the Old Year out and the New Year in” A demonstration of ancient motor-cars and motor-cycles is held in England every year This is a national race for ancient motor-cars and motor-cycles from London to Brighton On the early days of motor-cars, drivers had to wear red clothes when driving their cars SECTION 4: WRITING I Complete the second sentence It’s a pity I can’t go to the game next Saturday ( wish ) I Do I have to fill in any forms? (necessary) Is ? I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking (found) If I _ It is necessary that I post this letter tonight (need) I This food is so good that I’m going to have some more (such) This _ Could you give me some advice? (like) I _ “Please don’t smoke in the house.” she said to us (to) She _ “Why didn’t you mention the problem before?” I asked them (had) I asked them You are unfit because you don’t enough exercise (would) If _ 10 I bought myself some good new clothes I need them for my new job.(which) I bought _ II Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.(2,5pts) They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today These televisions are quite popular in Europe, but those ones are not Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments Many people believe that New York is the most great city in America Each year people around the world spending billions of dollars buying goods on the Internet Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories, especially on Hallowen night One of the most urgent problem facing us now is the need to control population growth I'd lost my front door key and I had to smash a window by a brick to get in 10 Despite of the heavy snow, she went out DE 3: HVT SCHOOL I) PHONETICS: part pronounced differently from the rest (1ms): 1) a – brother b – money c – love d – lose 2) a – mind b – window c – find d – tidy 3) a- float b – noun c- about d – out 4) a – great b – hate c – heat d – afraid 5) a – floor b – door c – more d – too 6) a – at b – hate c – ate d – late 7) a – feel b – ill c – we d – see 8) a – thing b – there c – their d – this II) VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: Choose the best answer (8ms) 1.My sister will go abroad as soon as she … this English course.(will complete/has completed /completes/complete) I forgot my camera so I couldn’t ………any photograph.(A B get C take D make ) we usually go to our home village at least once ……….the summer.(A in B by C on D at ) It’s six months since I last ……… to her.(A talk B talking C talked D have talked.) Yesterday’s test was ………than today’s.(A more worse B badder C most worst D worse ) You don’t look well You ….go out in this weather.(A mustn’t B don’t have to C shouldn’t D should.) I remember …… you about this before.(A told B to tell C tell D telling ) My friend is a pilot but at the moment he …a plane.(isn’t flying / doesn’t flying / not flies/doesn’t fly.) I am having an interview next week It is …9.30 …Friday morning.( in/ on B at / on C on / in d at / in.) 10 There were vegetable , some bread and two large …………on the table A cup of milk B cups of milk C cup of milks D cups of milks 11 She usually ……dinner………home.(A have /on B has / in C have / in D has / at ) 12 Three of the words have something in common Find the different word.( take / hate./ lake./ wake.) 13 His uncle’s son is very good…………computer studies.(A on B in C to D at ) 14 I’d love to play games ………… I have to complete an assignment.(A but B and C so D because.) 15 Mr Brown is very old and ………walk well.(A isn’t B don’t C doesn’t D didn’t.) 16 How long does it ……… you to go from Hue to Hanoi by plane?(A have B cost C take D want ) III) READING:1 fill in the gap with the words given (4ms) for that who self- confident better without meaningless skills All of us know (a)………………… we have to work hard to earn a living ourselves and to support our family However, we work not only (b) ………………… material life but also for many things that are beyond gaining money We are working to affirm our ability on a certain field We feel (c)…….……………and proud because we are financially independent Anyone (d)…….……… works is regarded as a useful member of society We are working that means we are contributing useful goods and services to our country Working helps us train our (e)……………… and talents We always try our best to a good job The (f)….………… we work , the more money we earn and that motivates us to work harder (g)…….………… working , a man’s life will be empty, purposeless and (h) ……………… and it is easy for him or her to wrongs Write True (T) or False(F) for these statements(2ms) a) People have to work hard to earn money for their living …………… b) If we have good job, we’ll be more self-confident …………… c) The man’s life will be purposeless and meaningful without working …………… d) The more work we do, the less money we earn …………… IV) WRITING:1 Do as directed in parentheses (3ms): a) I can assure you I will arrange everything in time (Change into passive voice) - ………………………………………………………………………………………… b) Come and see me tomorrow (Add a question tag) - ………………………………………………………………………………………… c) The problems were so complicated that he couldn’t explain in an hour.(“too to” ) - ………………………………………………………………………………………… d) He showed his father the burst ball He asked him fix it (using a present participle) - ………………………………………………………………………………………… e) There is too much furniture in the room We don’t have enough space for the meeting.(Combine sentence with “such that”) -………………………………………………………………………………………… f) This building is high It is large too (Combine the sentence by using “both and”) -………………………………………………………………………………………… Sentence building(2ms): g) What kind / books / you / like / read / / free time? …………………………………………………………………… h) Many countries / interested / saving money / natural resources …………………………………………………………………………………… i) These questions / can / answer / by / friends …………………………………………………………… j) She asked / the boy / how long / he / learn / English …………………………………………………………………… DE : Đơn vị: Trường THCS Kim Đồng Part I: PHONOLOGY: (1mark)I/ Ponounced in different ways to other words: A few B new C threw D knew A arrived B loved C phoned D started A think B this C mother D the A accident B accurate C accept D success II/ Choose the word that has different stress pattern: A inspiration B limitation C reputation D collection A chemical B effective C experience D biology A compulsory B population C occasionally D immediate A primary B satisfy C variety D remedy Part II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (8 marks)Complete the following sentences: Malaysia is divided ………………… two regions.(A to B on C into D in ) Mathematics and literature are …… subjects in high schools A adding B compulsory C optional D religious What were you doing when he……?(A comes B to come C came D coming ) I wish you … there tomorrow.(A arrive B will arrive C arrived D would arrive ) It rains heavily, …… I can’t go to the movie with you.(A so B and C because D but ) William suggested … at home for a change.( A staying B to stay C stay D stayed) What will happen if the pollution on.(A puts B goes C keeps D takes) I had to get up early, .I would miss the train.(A otherwise B if not C but D so that) Most young people want to more about environmental problems A look up B find out C deal with D make out 10 I don't like doing the …………… , especially cleaning the windows A homework B housework C job D occupation 11 Tam ………………go fishing with his brother when he was young A used to B is used to C has used to D was used to 12 I don't know what to this evening What about …………… to the movies? A go B to go C going D goes 13 They named their daughter their favourite movie star.(A of B for C after D on ) 14 Let’s go to the beach this weekend, .?(A shall we B we C don’ t we D let we ) 15 The historical places in my city are open and free everyone on special holidays A for B to C with D from 16 I don't mind home but I ' d rather a taxi A to walk / to get B walking / getting C walking / get D walk / getting ) 17 There are young people who care about hip hop A more and more B less and less C many and many D most and most 18 The parting meeting was really moving and wonderful I wish you A to come B had come C would have come D came ) 19 I don't usually like staying at hotels but last summer we spent a few days at very nice hotel by sea ( A a / B a / the C the / a D - / the ) 20 I can ' t find the tickets I seem them A to have lost B to lose C losing D to lost 21 Take your coat with you it gets cold later.(A if B as long as C when D in case ) 22 John wasn't at work yesterday He A must have been ill B must be ill C must have ill D must to be ill 23 My father has gone away He' ll be back a week.(A for B at C until D in ) 24 The math problem was difficult for him work out A so / to B too / that C so / that D too / to 25 don ' t visit this part of the town A Most tourists B Most of tourists C The most tourists D Many tourist 26 What she said me unhappy A made / to feel B made / feel C made / felt D to make / feeling 27 I haven ' t seen her for that I have forgotten what she looks like A so long time B a so long time C a such long time D such a long time 28 He is the most humorous man .I have ever met.(A who B whose C that D which) 29 Do you know all the guests to the party ?(inviting /invited / who invited /were invited ) 30 How beautiful she is ! She is wearing a (A silk pretty purple dress B dress silk pretty purple C purple pretty silk dress D pretty purple silk dress.) 31 His children are singing and laughing ……(A happily B happy C unhappy D happiness ) 32 Jane stopped the car …a newspaper (A buying B to buy C buy D bought ) PART III : Section 1: TRUE or FALSE (3 marks) : TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions In Britain, traditions play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up It has been the law for about three hundred years that all the theatres are closed on Sundays No letters are delivered, only a few Sunday papers are published To this day, an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with central heating English people like gardens Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept at all, except by clerks in banks; all the shops, mills and factories are working But six days later, on New Year’s Eve the Scotch begin to enjoy themselves All the shops, mills and factories are closed on New Year’s Day People invite their friends to their houses and “ sit the Old Year out and the New Year in” When the clock begins to strike twelve, the head of the family goes to the entrance door, opens it wide and holds it until the last stroke Then he shuts the door He has let the Old Year out and the New Year in Now greetings and small presents are offered A new national tradition was born in Britain Every year, a large number of ancient motor-cars and motor-cycles sometimes described as Old Crocks drive from London to Brighton “Crocks” means something or someone who is “ crocked up” broken down and in bad condition Englishmen keep up the old veterans Veteran cars are those which were made before the year 1904 Some cars look very funny, some are steered by a bar, like a boat Some cars are driven by steam-engines ( by boiling water and not by petrol ) This run from London to Brighton is a colorful demonstration People are dressed in the clothes of those times The cars start from Hyde Park only in the morning, the oldest cars are leading It is not a race, and most of the cars come to Brighton, which is sixty miles from London, only in the evening This demonstration takes place on the day of the announcement of the law in 1896 which said that a man with a red flag must walk in front of every motor-car when it moved along the streets These were the early days of motor-cars and people were afraid of them In Britain, traditions are very important in the life of people.…… English families prefer living in modern flats to in houses with gardens.…… Christmas is the biggest holiday in Scotland …… People in Britain like celebrating “ sit the Old Year out and the New Year in”.…… A demonstration of ancient motor-cars and motor-cycles is held in England every year This is a national race for ancient motor-cars and motor-cycles from London to Brighton …….Section 2: Use the given words in the box to complete the text below (3 marks) which carry because to richest in Brunei is one of the smallest counties in the world Its population is only 250,000 and most of them live (1) ……… …….… Bandar Seri Begawan (the capital city with the longest name in the world) It is also the (2) ……….…… … country in Asia and maybe the richest country in the world (3) ……….………… it has a lot of oil and gas (4)……………………… exports to Japan Every week huge tankers (5) ……………… …… oil and gas from the oilfields of Brunei (6) ………………… Japan PART IV: WRITING: Section 1: Complete the second sentence (2 marks) Please don’t interrupt me all the time  Would you mind ……….………………………………………………………? It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour  It’s better to avoid …………………………………………………………… He would go hunting when he was in Africa  He used to …………………………………………………………………… It’s a pity that I can’t speak Spanish  I wish …………………………………………………………………………… “ What you usually in your free time?” the examiner asked  The examiner asked me ………………………………………………… “ I am sorry I broke your vase”, said Tom to Mary  Tom apologized …………………………………………………………… We got lost because we didn't have a map  If we ……………………………………………………… ………………… I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday  I would rather………………………………………………………………… Section 2: Use the words given to complete the following sentences: (1,5 marks) boys / proud / balls / make / rubber / themselves …………………………………………………………………………………… thanks / television / people / enjoy / interesting programs / inexpensive way ……………………………………………………………………………………… they / teach French / students / Quang Trung secondary school / ten years ……………………………………………………………………………………… bridge / build / center / town/ when / Mary / come / last night ……………………………………………………………………………………… Long / want / communicate / friends / means of e-mail / Internet ……………………………………………………………………………………… The teacher/ wanted/ students/ listen/ news/ careful ……………………………………………………………………………………… Section 3: Find out and correct the mistakes: (1,5 marks) The Nelsons asked us to look over their garden while they were away on vacation Having not read the book before, he didn’t remember who the author was These shoes wore in so quickly that I had to buy a new pair after two Everyone in the village was concerning about the plan for a new mall The church who we are going to visit isn’t far from here If she studied English before, she wouldn’t be in a beginners’ class DE : Huỳnh Thị Thu Hiền Đơn vị: Trường THCS Lê Lợi I Pronounced differently from the rest A Artificial B province A Clear B dear A fan B bad A Prefer B better A Buildings B schools A Promised B hopped A Though B ought A Hard B carry C special C wear C catch C worker C zoos C booked C thought C card D facial D hear D wash D teacher D markets D burned D bought D yard II Make a circle on the correct answer A, B, C or D in the following sentences Peter used to _ swimming every Friday when he was a student(A went B goes C going D go ) He is not _ get married.(A enough old to B enough old for C old enough to D old enough for ) My friend me that he was going to take a driving test.(A spoke B told C said D talk ) The teacher advised the children _ and see the dentist regularly.(A went B going C go D to go ) You will miss the last bus to school you leave now.(A unless B until C while D till ) Peter : “ I enjoy listening to pop music,” Maria : “ ”(A I’m too B I don’t C Neither I D So am I ) I asked my friend he wanted to go out with me (A that B which C what D if ) I’m learning English I want to get a better job.(A or B but C therefore D because ) I wish you to the theater last night , but you didn’t.(would come/had come / was coming / came ) 10 Mike “Would you like to have dinner with me?” Jane : “ ” A Yes, I’d love to B Yes , so I C I’m very happy D Yes, it is 11 After drinking a big bottle of , he got drunk A wine B milk C water D orange juice 12 Michael: “It’s hot here” Tom: “ I open the window?” A Did B Do C Would D Shall 13 Mary never cooks, ? A did not she B doesn’t she C does she D did she 14 I don’t study hard enough for the examination I wish I harder A study B studied C have studied D studies 15 She looks forward seeing her mother coming back soon A to B on C with D at 16 No one can make him ……….his mind A change B to change C changing D have changed 17 Neither they nor she ……… the live shows A like B don’t like C likes D not like 18 It is a year……… I last met my Uncle Ba A when B Until C while D since 19 Do you ……………………… turning the TV on now? A mind B want C object D Disapprove 20 We arrived……………… Hue at pm yesterday evening A on B with C in D At III Read the passage and then answer the questions below Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833 - 1896) a Swedish scientist was the first man to make dynamite He allowed his invention to be used in peace However, he saw it being used in war to destroy things, he was extremely unhappy On his death, he left all his money to be spent upon a prize every year The Nobel Prize is now one of the greatest prizes that a person can ever receive It is given every year for the best work in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine; Literature and Peace Some of the world's greatest scientists are asked to choose who should be given the prizes What was Nobel's invention about? How was he when he knew his invention being used for bad purpose? Did he give all the money to his relatives on his death? What is his money used for? IV Choose the word or phrase which best completes each blank in the following passage Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland His father was an expert in phonetics (1) …… a boy, Alexander became interested in sounds and speech In 1870, The Bells decided to (2)……… to America They lived in Boston, (3) ……… Alexander taught in a school for the deaf There he began experimenting with a machine (4) ……… help the deaf hear While experimenting with this machine, Bell had an idea, “Why not use electricity to (5)……… the human voice from one place to another?” He began to work on a new (6)……… For years , Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, worked day (7) …… night They rented rooms in a boarding house Bell was on one floor, and Watson was on (8) …… They tried to send (9)……… through a wire Finally, on March 19th, 1876, Watson heard these words very clearly: “Mr Watson, come here I want you” Watson rushed upstairs, ran (10) _ Bell’s room, and shouted, “ I heard you!” A Despite A leave A which A for A go A invention A by A others A speaking 10 A onto B During B take B why B in order B get B inventor B after B the others B letters B into C Be C move C when C to C change C inventive C and C another C speech C in D As D return D where D so that D send D invent D or D other D telegram D to V Each of the following sentences has one mistake Identify and correct the mistakes My brother hasn’t played football for last year Your new bicycle is more cheap than John’s I am fond with jogging every morning Do you mind to go out with her to buy some ice - creams? My brother said me to sit down at the table and my homework My father prefers watching films at home than going to the cinema D I’d like some informations about the flights to Lon Don tomorrow, please I wish I can go with you to the seaside next weekend The film was so bored that all audience had gone home before it ended 10 Jane asked me how did I go to school everyday VI Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in the parentheses I’d rather you (not, smoke) …………… …………… …………… when you come here This is the first time we (see) ……………… …………… …………… …… this film The girl (sit) …………… …………… …………… next to the nurse is my cousin Nothing (do) …………….………… …………… to change the bad situation recently The house (build) …………… ……………… …………… …………… 20 years ago It’s high time we (go) …………….…………… …………… …………… home now Don’t forget to bring back my dictionary when you (come)…………………… tomorrow Nam (wash)……………………………….… his hands, he has just repaired his bike Neither Jane nor Peter (be) …………………………………… coming to the club tonight 10 Someone (knock) ………………………………………… on the door I’ll go and open it VII Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same meaning as the first His parents made him study hard for his exam à He was made …………… …… …………… …… …….…………… …… We spent two hours getting to London àIt took …………… …… …………… …… …………………… ………… …… They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again à The …………… …… …………… …… …………… …….…… …………… … Peter doesn’t play football anymore à Peter used …………… …… …………… ……… …… …………… …… ……… He has been collecting stamps for five years à He started …………… …… …………… ……… …… …………… …… ……… I haven’t seen my sister since 2000 à I last ………… …….………… …….………… …….………… …….………… … “You shouldn’t ride your bike too fast,” I said to Nam à I advised ………… …….………… … …….………… …….………… …….……… He is too young to go to school alone à He is ………… …….………… …….………… …….………… …….………… … “Why don’t we go out for a walk,” My brother said à My brother suggested ………… …….………… …….………… …….….…….…… 10 “It was nice of you to help me Thank you very much,” Tom said to me à Tom thanked ………… …….………… …….………….…… …….………… ……… ĐỀ Nguyễn Đình Trung Đơn vị : THCS Lý Tự Trọng Part Choose a word that has different stress pattern ( 1p ) A purpose B remote C control D respond A intermediate B documentary C psychedelic D communicate A inspiration B collection C reputation D limitation A scenery B dormitory C minority D territory A interactive B experience C commercial D linguistics Part Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences ( p ) I’m bored ………… sleeping and watching TV all day.(A up B of C with D about) He found learning to drive easy and ……… his driving test the first time A sat B succeeded C passed D made … the wet weather, the football match went ahead.(Although/Owning to/However / D In spite of) I wish this exam ……………… easier.(A is B will be C would D were) I’m going to ………… my dress dry-cleaned.(A have B make C send D take ) If I ………… Minh’s address , I …………….her a letter A have – will write B had – would write C will have – write D would have – wrote “ You can’t have this football back ……………you promise not to kick at my cat again,” the old lady said firmly.( A until B when C while D though) We saw the soldiers and the tanks ……………moved to the front A that B who C Which D whose He ………very quickly after a long illness.(covered/ uncovered /discovered / recovered) 10 Please go in the doctor is free …….you now.(A see B will see C to see D seeing ) 11 Lack of funds prevented him ……………with his study A to continue B with continuing C continue D from continuing 12 It’s very cold in here Do you mind… I close the window?(whether/as if/ if /for ) 13 He seldom goes to the cinema, ……….?(A doesn’t he B is he C does he D isn’t he ) 14 We arrived ………… late that there were no seat left.(A much B very C too D so) 15 Are you satisfied ……… the result of the final test ?(A at B with C from D for) 16 I love this small village ……………I used to live for ten years in my childhood A where B which c that D whose Part 3A Choose the correct word for each space from the list in the box (3p ) of false down sugar toothache out food increased found to decay destroyed looked teeth salt Many people nowadays have to wear (1) ………… teeth when they are middle aged Since the beginning of this century , tooth decay has greatly increased The amount (2) …………… sugar in our food has also (3) ………… Doctors and dentists now know that (4) ………… is the chief cause of tooth decay Eskimo’s teeth For example, started to (5) ……………… when they began to eat sweeter(6) ………… food Long ago doctors did not like (7)………… treat people’s teeth Barbers and blacksmiths (8) ……………after people’s teeth and pulled them (9) ………….when they decayed Some people thought (10) ……… was a punishment from the gods Part 3B Fill in the gap in the following paragraph with ONE suitable word (3p) The British Museum library is (1) ………….of the largest libraries in the world It has a copy of every book (2) ………… is printed in the English language, so that there are more then six million books (3) ……… They receive nearly two thousand books and papers every day The British Museum library has a very big (4) ………… of printed books and manuscripts (5) ………… they keep in glass cases In the reading room of the British Museum library many (7) ………… great men have read and studied You know that V.I.Lenin visited London several times (8) ……… he lived in England He spent a lot of time in the British Museum library, (9) ……… great man was Karl Marx (10) ……… works have had the greatest influence on the politics of the modern world Part 4A Use the words in the brackets to combine the following sentences (2.5p) All the students love the principal He is very kind ( because of ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… I have forgotten the tickets I’m sorry for it ( having ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… I saw it with my own eyes I believed it ( if) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… The house at the end of the street has been sold It has been empty for years ( which ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… It’s a pity he doesn’t take the doctor’s advice ( wish ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Part 4B Rewrite the sentences in such a way that it is similar to the original sentences Use the word given in the brackets and other words as necessary ( 2.5 p ) Marconi invented radio about a hundred years ago ( was ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… It’s a pity my father can’t speak English ( only ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… “ Do these clothes belong to you ?” said Liz to me ( if ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Did you usually wear jeans when you were young ? ( use ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… We have never been to Viet’s native village before ( time ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… DE : TRƯỜNG THCS MỸ HOÀ ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS MÔN: TIẾNG ANH I Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others (1m) A teenage B garbage C carriage D shortage A shift B sight C hike D tidal A exchange B brochure C challenge D charity A witness B litter C enter D pretty A decided B collected C watched D invited A space B.Musician C center D importance A goad B god C grow D language A death B bath C thus D truth II Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentences (8 ms) Hurry up, there’s …… time left.(A a little B a few C little D few ) For lunch, you may have ……fish or chicken.(A both B neither C not only D either) The clerk said she was tired …… hearing complaints day after day A with B of C about D for You and I are busy right now, ……?(A aren’t I B aren’t we C we aren’t D aren’t you) We arrived …… to have some coffee before class A enough early B early enough C too early D early too “What are you doing?” “I …… the flowers They …… wonderful!” A am smelling / smell B smell / smell C am smelling / are smelling D smell / are smelling Do you know _ ? A who how many people go on Sundays to church B who go to church on Sundays how many people C how many people who go on Sundays to church D how many people who go to church on Sundays We watch the cat …… the tree.(A climbed B climb C had climbed D was climbing) If we had known your new address, we to see you A came B will come C would come D would have come 10 He looked forward to his first pay packet A receive B have received C be receiving D receiving 11 “Let’s go dancing, …….?” – “Yes, let’s.” (won’t we/ don’t we/ we/ shall we) 12 I wish I … all about this matter a week ago.( knew/know/ had known/B & C are correct.) 13 He was … he could not wake up.(very tired that/such tired that/too tired that/so tired that) 14 Joan asked …(if there was coffee/there was coffee/was there coffee/ where was the coffee) 15 I my house That is why there is all this mess A had – paint B have – paint C am having – painted D had had - paint 16 He was made _ for two hours.(A to wait B wait C waiting D waited ) 17 “Where are my jeans?” “They _ at the moment Sorry.” A are washing B were washed C are washed D are being washed 18 It took weeks to get used to …… someone else around.(A have B having C had D has) 19…… he comes in half an hour, I shall go alone.(A If B Unless C Because D When) “Did you like the new French movie?” “My wife liked it but I was a little …….”(A boring B bored C boredom D bore) 20 I want to have my suit …… I’m going to a wedding on Saturday A cleaned B cleaning C clean D to clean 21 He turned …… the light so as not to waste electricity.(A off B of C on D down) 22 My father tells me to give …… smoking.(A up B off C of D out) 23 Anne smokes a lot …… A So her mother does B So does her mother C Does her mother too D Too her mother does 24 I haven’t seen Jenny …… (for a long time/in the last time/since long/ lastly) 25 Are these the books …… you have been looking for?(which/ who / whom / whose) 26 Keiko has $100 Betty has $75 Betty has less money than Keiko A more money than B not as much money as C the same money as D a lot of money 27 Have you fed the chickens yet? In the passive voice, this should read: A Has somebody fed the chickens yet? B Have the chickens fed yet? C Have the chickens been fed yet? D Have you had the chickens fed yet? 28 nice surprise / receive / your letter A to receive your letter it is a nice surprise B Receiving your letter it is a nice surprise C It is a nice surprise to receive your letter D It is a nice surprise when receiving your letter 29 I / school / five days / week / favorite subjects / Math / English A Despite I go to school five days a week and my favorite subjects are Math and English B I go to school five days a week and my favorite subjects are Math and English C I go to school five days in a week so that my favorite subjects are Math and English D I go to school five days a week with my favorite subjects are Math and English 30 There / more visitors / March / April A There were more visitors in March than in April B There were more than visitors in March and in April C There were as many as visitors in March and in April D There were visitors in March more than in April III) READING: A) Read the following passage and then choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes each blank (3ms) “My home is in the air – I an enormous amount of traveling It is a fast life and (1) …… of work, but I like it and that is the only way (2) …… me Everything is tiring – music, traveling – but what can I do? I am not (3) …… to complaining It is hard to imagine now (4) ……… I will ever be very long in one place My home town is on the Caspian Sea There is sea, wind, sun and (5) …… (many tourists and hotels I have my own flat with four or five rooms, but I am seldom there If I am there for a day or two I prefer to (6)……with my mother and grandmother They live in a small house, (7)…… it is very comfortable and my mother cooks for me I like good, simple food I have no wife, no brothers or sisters and my father (8)… when I was seven He was an engineer and I don’t (9)… him very well He liked music very much and wanted me to (10) ………a musician.” A most B full C complete D more A for B to C in D by A wanted B taken C used D known A and B so C while D that A far B too C much D more A stay B go C D spend A but B since C even D which A killed B gone C passed D died A know B remember C remind D see 10 A become B turn C develop D grow B) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: (3 ms) In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be very useful in teaching and learning Many schools have brought television sets, intending to use them effectively to improve the quality of education; but actually they are rarely used properly in classrooms Meanwhile, children spending the majority of their out-of-school hours watching TV and their typical school days proceed as if television did not exist There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers Firstly, the schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money for equipment repairs and maintenance so these television sets are sooner and later out of work Secondly these schools have not found an effective way to train teachers to integrate television into their ongoing instructional programs Lastly, most teachers not regard the quality of television and its usefulness in the classroom Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students to become good readers However, according a recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their free time reading books and newspapers but watching television instead 1) The text is about: A the use of television at schools B teaching and learning television C educational specialists D watching TV outside school 2) When TV first appeared, educational specialists A did not appreciate it B did not appreciate it C believed it would be useful for schooling D banned children from watching TV 3) According to the text, TV A has not been used properly in classrooms B has been used effectively in classrooms C has not existed in classrooms D has not attracted students’ interest 4) There are explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers A two B three C four D five 5) Children spend their free time A reading books B reading newspapers C learning foreign languages D watching TV IV-Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it: (5 ms) 1.”You stole the jewels!” the inspector said to him The inspector accused 2.If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house If I 3.Aithough the play received good notices, not many people went to see it Despite 4.Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them They had 5.Would you mind not smoking in here? I’d rather 6.”Let’s go for a walk in the park” said Andrew Andrew suggested that 7.I applied for the job but was turned down My 8.”Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her boyfriend Ann pleaded 9.Without his help we would all have died If it 10.It is said that he escaped to a neutral country He DE : TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN DU GV THỰC HIỆN : PHAM PHÚC SECTION 1.Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.1p A clean B head C dead D heavy A waited B mended C decided D helped A happens B stops C games D understands A repair B prevent C second D reduce Ib Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words.1p A include B improve C prepare D answer A independent B inexpensive C informative D interactive A decorate B remember C consider D encourage A majority B development C experiment D literature SECTION Vocabulary and grammar Ia Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D.5ps I have known him I entered the secondary school.(when/since/during/ for) What of learning English you find most difficult? - It’s listening A aspect B level C means D reason Why don’t you buy a shirt?I … one(already buy/have already bought/has bought/had bought) Hoang enjoyed to the zoo on weekends when he was a child A taking B to take C being taken D to be taken th The final examination will be held … June 20 , 2010.(A in B on C at D from) Lan uses the Internet three hours a day, ? A does she B doesn’t Lan C does not she D doesn’t she The is over there, let’s come and buy some medicine A chemist B chemistry C chemicals D chemist’s I went to bed early last night because I didn’t find the film A interesting B interest C interested D interestingly Mary’s eyes are weak , she has to wear glasses A So B And C However D Therefore 10 That is the woman ……… was robbed in the street yesterday A whom B which C who D where Ib Supply the correct verb forms to complete the sentences.3ps In the history of Nobel Prizes, she was the first woman (award) the Economics A: It’s time we (do) something to protect our environment B: Yes, OK I think it (destroy) seriously in the last ten years Miss White: Peter! You (always talk) in class Peter: I’m sorry, I won’t talk more John: I really regret (buy) this second-hand motorbike Tom: I had told you before! He (not visit) his grandparents since he (leave) his hometown Hoa: Do you know the man (sit) next to Miss Le? - Ha: No, I don’t SECTION Ia Supply the correct word forms to complete the passage.5ps NOISE POLLUTION The families in our streets are slowly being driven mad by the (1) of the REFUSE Inhabitants of N 13 to have any form of (2) ith them The trouble started COMMUNICATE over what is known as noise pollution Every evening, the (3) neighbors THINK used to turn up the volume on the TV so loud that no one in the (4) _ NEIGHBOR was able to hear anything else Not (5) what action to take, local residents KNOW held a meeting to see if anyone had any suggestions as to how to deal with the problem A (6) _was made to send a number of people to talk to the family in N0 13 DECIDE and ask them (7) to turn their music down after eight in the evening POLITE (8) , the visit did not turn out to be FORTUNE (9) , as the inhabitants of N 13 refused to talk to them So on the SUCCEED (10) ) _ of the local police, the matter is now in the hands of the court ADVISE Ib Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.1p FARMS IN THE UK Britain is a highly industrialized country and there are only 238 farms in the UK More and more farmers leave the land because they can’t earn enough money for their living Only large farms are economic and most of these British farms are big They usually grow cereals in the east of England and raise sheep and cows in the north of England and Scotland The small family farms often have to earn more money by offering bed, breakfast and accommodation to tourists Farming methods in Britain have also changed Fields used to be quite small, divided by hedges which were sometimes a thousand years old and full of wild flowers and birds Many hedges were pulled up to allowed farmers to use modern machinery Now most fields in England are large by European standard British farmers leave their farms because A they are tired of the farm work B they can’t earn their own living by farming C they don’t like to live on the farm D they are forced to leave the land Most British farms are big because _ A there are plenty of abandoned land B farming is now industrialized C small farms are not economic D most British farmers are rich SECTION 4: WRITING IX: Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same as the first (5ps): “ You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary” - said John John advised Although he took a taxis, Bill still arrived late for the concert Despite “It is ages since Alan visited his parents Alan Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult It is “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anne”- Herry said Herry suggested “ Could I borrow five pounds from you, Jane ?”- asked Nick Nick asked Jane if It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance You need Don’t you regret not learning to swim ? Don’t you wish ? We got lost because we didn’t have a map Had 10 They manage to finish the project in time for the presentation They succeeded DE TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN HUỆ I) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words(1m) A good A singular A huge A cloth B foot B dictates B garage B the C pool C cost C ginger C with D look D pleasure D dangerous D without II) Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same lines (1m) A business B release C salesman D scandal A answer B extend C mountain D servant A activity B extremely C photography D entertainment A knowledge B mature C scientist D sudden III)Choose the best answer: (7ms) Someone wants you to ……… a good hotel.(A introduce B direct C recommend D tell) 10 Does anyone know …… this hat might be?(A who B whose C whom D to whom) 11 The old man is said ………… all his money to an old people’s home when he died A to leave B to leaving C have left D to have left 12 Nobody was injured in the accident, ………?(A was there B was he C were they D wasn’t it) 13 If the weather stays fine, the plane ………… land at 8.30 local time A does B might C should D ought 14 It’s hour since he ……………., so he should be at home now A left B had left C has left D was leaving 15 She had changed so much that …… anyone recognized her.(almost/ hardly/ not/ nearly) 16 The reason I left is ………… I was bored.(A why B that C while D for) 17 We ………… her a happy birthday.(A wanted B said C told D wished) 18 Everyone …………Tom was invited to the party(A asB from C but D for) 19 I’d rather you ………… smoke in here.(A don’t B didn’t C not D shouldn’t) 20 Have you lived here …………… life?(A your all B the whole C all the D all your) 21 He’s a horrible man I simply cannot ……… the sight of him.( take/ wear/ keep/ stand) 22 He’d prefer ………… chicken soup rather than …………… milk A having/having B to have/drink C have/drink D had/drank 23 Phone me before ten, ……… I’ll be too busy to talk to you.(unless/whether/otherwise / if) 24 I am …………… of making excuses for your rudeness to our friends A annoyed B worried C tired D angry 25 Hurry up! They’ve only got ……… seats left.(A a little B a few C a lot of D plenty of) 26 The children …………… to the zoo A were enjoyed taken B enjoyed being taken C were enjoyed taking D enjoyed taking 27 I’m really sleepy today I wish I ……………Bob to the airport late last night A didn’t have to take B weren’t taking C hadn’t had to take D didn’t take 28 It’s useless to argue with him A It’s no use arguing with him B It’s no use arguing with him C It’s no use of arguing with him D It’s no use for him to argue 29 …………… percent in the population of Canada speak English? A how many B which C how much D what 30 I applied for the job that I saw …………… in the paper A advertising B advertised C be advertised D being advertising 31 Don’t get off a bus ………… it is still moving.(A whenever B Until C while D in case) 32 Please call the doctor if the victim is ……… hurt.(A bad B serious C badly D getting) 33 We have just been told some ……news.(astonishing/astonished/surprised/surprisingly) 34 I’ll remember …… him about the fair when I see him.( tell/ to tell/ telling/ having told) 35 He came home late, so I asked him where ……… been.(he had/ has he/ he has/ had he) 36 I congratulated him …………… winning first prize (A at B C on D for) IV)READING: ( ms ) Read the passage and then complete the summary with the missing words (2 ms) During the last Christmas holidays, a group of my classmates decided to have an excursion to Johore Bahru I was elected as the leader and did the burden of making arrangement for the trip fell on my shoulders We left early in the morning by the first Singapore – Johore express bus and reached the custom check-points half an hour later From the custom we went by a chartered van to the Johore Bahru seaside As it was clear sunny day we had decided to have a dip in the water For nearly an hour we enjoyed the bath much to our satisfaction By the time our sea-bath was over It was about am and we had an appetizing breakfast, with sandwiches, cakes and coffee which we carried along with us Then we relaxed under a shady tree for a while Later we visited the zoo we had some fun there with the monkeys in cages Then they went round the tour for sightseeing By the time, our sightseeing was over, it was about p.m We had a sumptuous lunch of chicken rice and returned home by bus * Complete the summary with the missing words During the last Christmas holidays, the writer and …… (1) had an interesting excursion in …….(2) She was elected …….(3) so she was responsible for making arrangement …….(4) First they took the first ……… (5) to the custom check-points then went by a …….(6) to the Johore Barhu sea-side They had a ……… (7) there Next they visited…… (8) and enjoyed themselves there too After that they made……… (9) around the city and then returned home ………… (10) They had really lovely holidays Read the passage and then answer the questions below.(2 ms) Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833 - 1896) a Swedish scientist was the first man to make dynamite He allowed his invention to be used in peace However, he saw it being used in war to destroy things, he was extremely unhappy On his death, he left all his money to be spent upon a prize every year The Nobel Prize is now one of the greatest prizes that a person can ever receive It is given every year for the best work in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine; Literature and Peace Some of the world's greatest scientists are asked to choose who should be given the prizes What was Nobel's invention about? How was he when he knew his invention being used for bad purpose? Did he give all the money to his relatives on his death? What is his money used for? Can we choose who should be given the prizes? If not, who can? Read the text and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word.( ms ) The Old Clock John lived (1) ……… his mother in a very big house, and when she died, the house became (2) ……… big for him, (3) ………… he bought a smaller one in the next street There was a very nice old clock in his first house, and when the men came to take his furniture (4) …… the new house, John thought, "I'm not going to let them (5) ………my beautiful old clock in their truck Perhaps they'll break it, and then repairing it will (6) …… expensive." So he picked it up and began to carry it down the road in his arms It was heavy ,so he stopped two or three times to have a (7) ………… Then suddenly a small boy came along the road He stopped and looked (8) ……… John for a few seconds Then he said to John, "You're a foolish man, (9) ……… you? Why don't you (10) ………… a watch like everybody else?" IV)WRITING: ( ms ) Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it ( ms) This is the first time we have eaten this kind of food ->We have never …………………………………………… Without your sound advise, I would never have made a good investment If it hadn’t ……………………………………………………………… I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs Elton you saw because she is in hospital It can’t …………………………………………………………………… If you don’t study harder, you will surely fail the next exam ->Unless …………………………………………………… 5.The nurse asked Mr Brown how old Mr Brown’s little boy was then -> “ How …………………………………………………………… No one in class can play football better than Nam ->Nam ……………………………………………………………… Although she had a good salary, she was unhappy in her job -> In spite ……………………………………… I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday I apologize ……………………………………………………… “ Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Mr John ?” Said Mr Bill -> Mr Bill suggested …………………………………………………… 10 It’s a good thing you lent me the money or I would have had to go to the bank I would have ………………………………………………………………… 2)Each sentence has an error find and write the correct answer in the space provided(2 ms) EX : I wish I will come here again Mr Quang said that he was going to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow The children prefer watching TV to read books If he finished his work, he wouldn’t have been punished last night would… He drives too fast that no one likes to ride with him Your sister rarely goes to the library, doesn’t she? If I was Lan, I would help you The girl whom picture you took is my sister I’d rather typing this letter than write it because it’s faster The new Mall was building in our town last month 10 He died on lung cancer because he smoked a lot of cigarettes DE 10 NGUYEN TRAI SCHOOL PART I - Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (1ms) A sensitive A oranges A garbage A now A complain B benefit B figures B garage B flow B ascertain C pretty C classes C sewage C row C campaign D D D D D remedy watches carriage know bargain Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in the group A accurate B customer C computer D exercise A produce B communicate C musician D classroom A unhappily B enjoyable C carefully D protest PART II- Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (8ms) My mother used to ……… research in this library when she was a student A make B C making D doing Let’s go to the beach this weekend,……… ?(A shall we B we C don’t we D will we) " How's Karen today?" "She is feeling …………………… she was yesterday." A better slightly than B slight better than C slightly better than D slightly better My father has gone away He’ll be back …… a week.(A for B at C until D in) Don’t this all at once; Do it little little.(A by B to C from D with) Of course I didn’t break it …… purpose- it was an accident!(A by B with C from D on) We didn’t to the station in time to catch the train.( get/ reach/ arrive / approach) I don’t think that purple shirt with your yellow skirt.(suits / fits/ goes / wears) We had to stop for gasoline at a filling .( garage / service / station / pump) 10 you study harder, you won’t pass the examination A If B Although C Despite D Unless 11 He disliked … .… at in front of the crowd A laughing B to be laughed C being laughed D be laughed 12 Quite soon, the world is going to energy resources A run out of B get into C keep up with D come up again 13 We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain.(great/strong/ heavy/ extra) 14 Mary works at a supermarket She ……… $ an hour.(pays/ brings/ takes/ earns) 15 When I entered the house, I found someone ……………… my suitcase A opened B opening C had opened D has opened 16 I would rather you the report by o’clock tomorrow A to finish B were finished C finished D finishing 17 You look tired Why don’t you have a ?(A break B stop C rest D recess) 18 Who was the first person the south pole?(reached/ reach/ who reaches/ to reach) 19 the heavy traffic, they never went to school late A Because of B Although C In spite D Despite 20 It was careless you to break the flower vase yesterday.( about/for/ of/ in) PART III- / Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A,B, C or D: (6ms) Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communicatio Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warm, and instruct people While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication B Everybody uses only one form of communication C Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest The word “these” in the first paragraph refers to ………………………… A tourist s B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions / Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage Although some groups of people have always lived outdoor in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (1) about 50 years ago The increase in the use of cars and improvement in camping equipment have (2) _ more people to travel longer (3) _ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort Many campers like to be (4) themselves in quiet areas, so they (5) their tent and food, and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (6) has up-to-date facilities, (7) _ hot showers and swimming pools Whether campers are (8) _ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (9) the area clean and tidy In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (10) _ animals A fame B popular C favorite D current A asked B let C made D allowed A parts B directions C voyages D distances A on B by C at D of A take B make C pick D A where B who C which D when A such B like C as D just A lonely B single C separate D alone A remain B stay C keep D let 10 A wild B natural C loose D free PART IV /- Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.(5ms There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella (I don’t) It was necessary to look after your cat properly (Your cat) No gifts have come for me, have they? (There) I regret not studying harder at school (If only) Could you come and collect me from the station? (Would you mind) Success depends on hard work (The harder) Mr Ba didn’t let Minh go out at night (Minh) I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success (You must) I moved to the construction company three years ago (I have) 10 The football players’ training is still going on (The football players) 2/ - Use the word given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: 1.He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk ( than) > He had the letter He worked hard, but he failed the examination (as) > Hard _ the examination Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test (pass) > As long as _ your driving test “I am sorry that I went to the party, Mai.” Loan said (going) > Loan the party He didn’t make a mistake when he played the song (without) > He played mistakes at all Mai has never seen such an interesting cartoon (ever) > This seen It is very hard for them to translate this poem into Chinese (it) > They find into Chinese Their dog was so fierce that nobody dared to enter their house (such) > They their house Hoa didn’t answer my questions and her brother didn’t, either (nor) > Neither questions 10 I wanted my younger sister to iron my clothes last Sunday (be) > I wanted last Sunday DE 10 : Nguyễn Thị Kim Phượng Đơn vị : THCS Phan Bội Châu SECTION ONE: PHONETIC ( pt) Question1.Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others:(0.5 pt ) A missed B liked C helped D arrived A normal B order C oven D origin A audience B august C laugh D taught A sew B few C dew D news Question Circle the word that has a different stress position from the others:(0.5 pt) A interest B inform C necessary D dangerous A explanation B dependent C environnent D instruction A institute B dormitory C violent D commercial A devide B intelligent C dynamite D deposit SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (8pts) I Circle the best option to finish each of the following sentences We couldn’t help ………… when he told us what had happened A laugh B to laugh C to be laughing D laughing Peter hardly ever goes to , .?(A does he B doesn't he C has he D hasn't he) I’d rather we more time together (A had B have C will have D are having) That restaurant is dirty that few people eat in it.(A such B so C very D too) Don’t forget…………… home as soon as you arrive at your destination A phone B phoning C to phone D phoned The little girl wasted half an hour………… for the picture book A look B looking C to kook D looked It is high time you……… more attentive in class.(A are B were C must be D have been) Buon Ma Thuot City is famous………… coffee.(A at B from C for D on) I my house That is why there is all this mess A had – paint B have – paint C am having – painted D had had – paint 10 Yesterday morning I got up late because my alarm clock didn’t A go on B go off C go out D go through 11 I regret _ you that you will not be chosen the best competitor.(to tell/telling/told/ tell) 12 If you spend too much money …… traveling, you will be broke (A for B of C at D on) 13 That little boy has no difficulty …………… on his own A to get dressed B getting dressed C to get dressing D getting dressing 14 The boy decided to go out ………… it was raining very heavily outside A because B despite C even if D although 15/ I can’t read because the …………of the computer is too dark.(screen/plug/monitor/mouse) 16 When I arrived at the party, Tom ……… home A went B has already gone C had already gone D gone 17 What ………….in the living room at this time last Monday? A happened B had happened C has happened D was happening 18 Report it to ………… you see at the police station A whomever B whenever C however D whatever 19 I told her many times, but she didn’t remember ……… the tickets for the show A to have bought B having bought C buying D to buy 20 I wish you …….at home last Sunday (A stayed B stay C had stayed D would stay) 21 After ….the thief was taken to the police station A arrest B being arrested C arresting D arrested 22 from Bill, all the students said they would go(Except/ Only/ Apart/ Separate) 23 .such a beautiful picture A Never did I see B Never have I seen C Never have I see D Never I have seen 24 Some of my friends are taking extra classes in English become tourist guides A so that B so as C in order that D so as to 25 Hurry up, there’s …… time left.(A a little B a few C little D few) 26 Neither they nor she ……… the liveshows.(A likes B don’t like C Like D not like) 27 You will miss the last bus to school you leave now.(unless/ until/ while/ till) 28 If we had known your new address, we to see you A came B will come C would come D would have come 29 My village lies near the……of the mountain and by the river.(A.leg B.foot C.feet D.legs) 30 It is getting cold You’d better not without a coat.(go out/ to go out/going out/have gone out) 31 The boy insisted ……… seeing the horror film last night.(A in B at C on D for) 32 When David came to Britain, he had to get used …………on the left A driving B to drive C to driving D drive SECTION THREE : READING (6.0 pts) Question1: Read the passage and choose the best word(2.0 pts) : SAVE THE EARTH ! We're all slowly destroying the earth The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in There's so much smoke in the air that it's (1) to live in many of the world's cities In one well- known city, for example, (2) gasses from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to (3) oxygen masks We've cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of (4) all over the world As a (5) ., farmers in parts of Africa cannot grow enough to eat In certain countries in Asia, there's too little rice Moreover, we not take enough care of the countryside Wild animals are quickly (6) However, it isn't enough simply to (7) about the problem We must act now before it's too late to (8) about it Join us now Save the earth This is too important to ignore A enjoyable B pleasant C healthy D unhealthy A poisonous B serious C bad D smoke A take B bring C wear D carry A forest B wasteland C fields D regions A fact B matter C problem D result A saved B preserved C running D disappearing A discuss B talk C solve D decide A nothing B everything C something D anything Question Read the passage and choose the best answer (2.0 pts) The culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in the Southeast Asia region Although Vietnam lies geographically in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and influence has resulted in the emergence of many East Asian characteristics in Vietnamese culture, and generally Vietnam is said to be a part of the East Asian cultural sphere, known widely as Chinese cultural sphere Despite considerable foreign influence, Vietnamese people have managed to retain many distinct customs While Chinese culture has the largest influence on traditional Vietnamese culture, there is also a much smaller influence from the Cham and later Western cultures, most notably of France, Russia and the United States In term of prehistory, most Vietnamese historians consider the ancient Dong Son Culture to be one of the defining aspects of early Vietnamese civilization Vietnam’s population in 2006 was 84,402,966, with a population density of 253 people per km2 Most people live in or near the densely populous Red River or Mekong deltas Due to the nation’s southward expansion throughout its history, along with the different climate and environment met by the settlers as they moved further south, slightly different regional cultures began to emerge, most notably between Northern and Southern Vietnam The culture of Vietnam A is the youngest in Asia B does not get any Asian characteristics C was influenced by that of China D was greatly dominated by that of Western Which culture has not affected the Vietnamese one? A Of the United States B Of the United Kingdom C Of Russia D Of France Vietnamese people A cannot keep their own culture in their daily life B have many diverse nation customs C highly appreciate the Western influence on their culture D failed to retain the native customs Which statement is true? A The North and the South of Vietnam have the same regional cultures B The Mekong delta is more populous than the Red River one C Red River delta is densely populous D Vietnamese people not like living in the deltas Question 3: Fill in the blanks with the suitable words (2.0ps) The first stamp in the world was an English stamp It (1) made in 1840 Before that time people had to pay money to the postman for every letter they (2) and the postman didn’t give letters to anyone (3) didn’t pay him An English teacher (4) name is Rowland Hill thought much about it One day he said that people who wrote letter must (5) for them but not the (6) who got the letters He spoke (7) it to people in the government Soon all the (8) began to sell little pieces of paper with a stamp on them SECTION FOUR: WRITING (5.0 pts) Question 1.Find out the mistake and correct it: (2 pts) I broke my leg when I felt down in the street ……… They suggest to plant more trees along the streets to have fresh air She didn’t go to school yesterday because her sickness ……… My family used to be having dinner at o’clock in the evening ……… He is interested in football but in fact he is not good for playing it ……… No one can measure the deep of this river ……… Don't tell him the truth, you ? ……… The boy played soccer with my son yesterday is his close friend ………… Question Use the word given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (2pts) She could hardly absorb all the new information (difficulty) - She _ all the new information “You’ve spoilt my party.” She said to him (spoiling) - She _ party He finds driving on the left difficult (used) - He _ on the left They repaired my motorbike for half an hour yesterday (repair) - It _ yesterday 5.The architect is going to design my house (have) - I the architect My advice is that Mary should apply for that job (If) - ………………………………………………………… Tan looks nothing like his father (take) - Tan………………………………………………………………… It’s a pity my father can’t speak English (only) ………………………………………………………………………… Question3 Write complete sentence using the suggested words (1pt) I / write / Jim / last week / but / so far / receive / no reply / my letter 2.I /invite/ party / occasion / her birthday / last week concert hall / so crowded / I / see / hear / nothing this book /is/ enough / interesting / you / read DE 11 : Nguyễn Thị Thuý Kiều SECTION I: PHONETICS Đơn vị : THCS _Quang Trung I./Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A ghost B comic C cotton D logical A economic B religion C ringgit D primary A suggest B congratulate C generous D carriage A impressed B disappointed C wished D stopped II./Choose the word whose part underlined is pronounced differently from the others in each group A.sun B sure C success D sort A evening B key C envelope D secret A.kissed B helped C forced D learned A.dear B hear C bear D clear SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Mr David is 58 He’ll be retiring from his job…… two years’ time.(A on B in C at D of) He seldom goes fishing, ……………… ?(A doesn’t he B is he C does he? D isn’t he) It’s nearly two years since I last…………to Da Lat.( have been going/ have gone/ had gone/ went) I am going to have my car……by tomorrow evening.(A washed B wash C to wash D washing) This problem is difficult for me I haven’t make _ my mind yet (A to B in C up D on) I forgot………the door when I left my apartment this morning.(to lock/ locked / lock/ locking) 7.The librarian asked us…… so much noise.(not to make/ to not make / don’t make / not making) It was lovely weather that we decided to spend the day on the beach(so/such/too/enough) The child always keeps his hands and face (A cleanly B clean C clearly D carefully) 10 People who buy goods are known as………… (A sellers B salesmen C customers D bakers) 11 The house _Minh lived was destroyed by the storm.(in where/in which/in that/ that) 12 There are some differences ….British English and American English.(between/about/among/of) 13 you leave , you will arrive at your destination A the sooner/the earlier B the sooner/the early C the more sooner / the more early D the sooner/ the more early 14 “Thank you very much for your help.” - “………………… ” A It’s quite OK B That’s right C I’d love to D.You’re welcome 15 Maria misses her husband a lot She…………him for ages A doesn’t see B didn’t see C hasn’t seen D will not see 16 He couldn’t drive fast…… the crowded and narrow street.(A.so B.because C.because of D.as) 17 She asked me A when will you come back B when you will come back C when would you come back D when you would come back 18 Last night I …… along the street when I……… a robbery A walked – saw C was walking – was seeing B walked – was seeing D was walking – saw 19 I wish my father……….up smoking.(A gives B would give C will give D would be giving) 20 My English is not good If I………… English well, I……….able to go abroad A spoke – would be C spoke – were B spoke – can be D had spoken - were SECTION III: READING Part 1: Read the text carefully and choose the best option to answer the questions below (2pts) Many people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age But actually the idea for a computer (1)…………worked out over two centuries ago by a man (2)…………Charles Babbage Babbage was born (3)……….1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4)…………….he called “engines” But despite the fact that he (5)………… building some of these he never finished any of them Over the years people have argued (6)……….his machines would ever work Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (7)…………… engine based on one of Babbage’s designs (8)………………has taken six years to complete and more (9)…………four thousand parts have been special exhibition in the Science Museum (10)…………….remind people of Babbage’s work A has B was C had D is A known B recognized C written D called A in B on C by D for A whose B who C these D which A wanted B made C started D missed A until B whether C while D though A some B the C an D that A One B He C It D They A than B therefore C when D then 10.A as B to C for D so Part 2: Read the passage and fill in blank with ONE word :(2pts) We are all slowly destroying the earth The seas and the rivers are (1)… ………dirty to swim in There is so much smoke in the air (2)……….….….it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities In one well-known city, for example, poisionous gasses from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks We have cut down so (3)…………… trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world As a result farmers in parts of Africa cannot grow (4)…… …………to eat In certain countries in Asia, there is too little rice Moreover, we not take enough care of the countryside Wild animals are quickly (5)…………… … For instance, tigers are rare in India now Because we have killed too many for them to survive However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem We must act now before it is too late to anything about it Join us now SAVE the earth This is too important to ignore Part 3: Read the text and answer the questions(2pts) An artist went to a beautiful part of the country for a holiday, and satyed with a farmer Every day he went out with his paints and his brushes and painted from morning to evening, and then when it got dark, he went back to the farm and had a good dinner before going to bed At the end of his holiday, he wanted to pay the farmer, but the farmer said, “No, I not want money, but give me one of your pictures What is money? In a week it will all be finished, but your painting will be still be here.” The artist was very pleased and thanked the farmer for saying such kind things about the paintings The farmer smiled and answered, “It is not that I have a son in London He wants to become an artist When he comes here next month, I will show him your picture, and then he will not want to be an artist any more, I think.” Questions 1/- Where did the artist spend his holiday?  2/- What did he during his holiday?  3/- What did the farmer ask the artist for at the end of the holiday?  4/- Why was the artist very pleased with the farmer’s request?  5/- Did the farmer’s son want to become an artist any more after he had seen the artist’s picture?  SECTION IV: WRITING Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before (2pts) 1/- Although he wasn’t experienced, he got the job  Despite 2/- Driving on the left feels strange to me  I’m not used 3/- Marco told me not to forget my tennis racket  Marco said “ ” 4/- “Did you remember to lock the door?” my father asked me  My father asked me 5/- People say football is the best game to play  Football Part 2: Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the words given The given words must not be changed in any way (2pts) 1/- The mechanic checked the types on my car (HAD)  The mechanic 3/- We spent three hours painting that door (US)  It took 4/- You’ll be ill if you continue to smoke (STOP)  Unless 5/- I regret saying that to him (WISH)  I Part 3:Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences (1pts) Congratulations! You have made progress in your study so far (remark) No _ details about the celebration have been given (far) The result was, however, _ What a shame ! ( satisfy) You must make a quick _about who wins the contest (decide) Graham hates queuing; He is very _ (patient) Part : Read the text below and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct but some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick (√) at the end of the line If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word at the end of the line Some lines have been done as examples (1pts) WRITING FOR CHILDREN Adults read to their children and go with them to the cinema, so the best kind of children’s book or film is one that interests in people of different ages Better still, it is a one that makes both children and adults laugh It is not easy for writers to fulfil this kind of goal, as what makes a child giggle at often conflicts with what makes adults Line s 00 Answers √ in laugh Children generally find physical humour amusing such as people be dressed up in funny clothes doing funny things, animals that can talk Adults generally prefer more sophisticated humour that relies on the power of words Giáo viên đề: Trương Thị Chinh Question 1: Choose the word whose part underlined is pronounced differently from the others in each group ( ms) A helped B liked C watched D hated A laugh B plough C enough D cough A beds B doors C students D plays A candy B sandy C many D handy A thick B thorough C healthy D weather A like B lively C live D life A cook B blood C school D look A flame B hate C page D adventure A sugar B settle C surprise D sentence 10 A lie B height C weight D Pie Question 2: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets (3 ms) There (be)……… no guests at all since I left I am sorry about the noise last night We (have) …………… a party She (sleep) …………….for 10 hours! You must wake her I distinctly remember (pay)………… him I gave him two dollars Cattle ( allow) …… …….to graze on the village common Nothing ( do) ……………about this problem for months Over the years, he (collect)………… thousands of stamps I' ll never forget (see)……… … her for the first time It is difficult to get used to (eat)………… with chopsticks 10 Would you like some coffee? I just (make) ………….some 11 Look at those black clouds It (rain)…………… 12 He should know how (use)……… …the lift, but if he doesn't you'd better (show) ………… him Question 3: Choose the best answer (3ms) Prevention is better than A treatment B pills C cure D doctors This device shows a similarity the one I have A of B from C to D on Have you had much experience computers? A with B for C in D about There is a possibility .rain tomorrow A for B of C in D with Poverty and poor health often go hand hand A in B for C on D into The picture Lawra painted is being shown in an exhibition A whose B which C why D who This is man of all I've ever known A best B better C good D the best Don’t ever that again, ? A will you B won't you C don’t you D you If she talked less, people her more A will like B like C liked D would like 10 It's raining, I can't go to the beach A so B or C but D and 11 is good news A Not news B Nor news C A news D No news 12 The puzzle had so pieces that we couldn’t finish it A many B much C little D few 13 London is capital of England A an B a C the D x 14 Your room is a mess! ………… it up at once A Arrange B Make C Tidy D Do 15 Could you …… me ten pounds until next payday? A let B provide C borrow D lend Question Provide the correct form of the words given:( 2,0ms) The environment - our responsibility These days it is(0) impossible to open a newspaper without possible reading about the damage we are doing to the environment The earth is being (1) and the future looks bad What can each threat of us ? pollution We can not clean up our (2) rivers and seas overnight appear Nor can we stop the (3) of plants and animals But we can science stop adding to the problem while (4) search for answers, defend and laws are passed in nature’s (5) complete It may not be easy to change your lifestyle (6) , but drive some steps are easy to take : cut down the amount of (7) you do, or use as little plastics as possible house It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (8) decide bills We must all make a personal (9) to work for the 10 sure future of our planet if we want to (10) a better world for our grand - children Question : Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same.(2,0ms) Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year - Why ? He stole some money and was arrested for it - He was 3.You're the worst guitarist in the world - Noone "You can leave early" Mr Minh said to Hai - Mr Minh His parents made him study hard for his exam - He was made ……………………………………… We spent two hours getting to London - It took ……………………………………………… People think that the owner of that house is abroad - The owner We started living here fifteen years ago - We have He is too old to have more children - He is so 10 This cheque has not been signed - No Question 6: Make all changes and additions necessary to produce a complete letter from the words and phrases given (2,0 ms) I / be / glad / receive / letter I / just / wonderful / news I / pass / final / examination / university My father / be / please / he/ hear this He / already / promise / pay / holiday abroad / I / pass So / I / come / England I / like / study English / school / near / home I / look for / advanced course / perhaps / three / four hours / day You / help / find / one? 10 I / look forward / see / soon 1………………………………………………………………………………………… 2…………………………………………………………………………………………… 3…………………………………………………………………………………………… 4…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5…………………………………………………………………………………………… 6…………………………………………………………………………………………… 7…………………………………………………………………………………………… 8…………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………………… 10.…………………………………………………………………………………………… Question 7: Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word (2,0 ms) If you live in a city, you probably see many people, hear the (1) of traffic, and smell the pollution (2) cars and factories We are entering a new time in (3) …… history of the world Before this, most (4) were farmers They lived in the country Now many people are (5) … the farms and moving into the cities They are looking for better jobs The cities are growing very quickly Most cities are very crowded People are driving more cars, burning more fuel, (6)… more water, eating more food, making more garbage, and producing more things in factories than (7) before Life is becoming difficult Some governments are trying to plan for the future They are building new roads, putting (8) new houses, looking for more water, and limiting growth in certain areas Still, city planners are getting worried People are crowding into the cities (9) than cities can take them The cities are running out (10)…… .room What is the answer to this problem ? Question 8: Read the passage and choose the best answer (1,5 ms): Man discovered fire many thousands years ago The first time he saw fire was probably when a tree was struck by lightning He soon learned how to make fire for himself However man probably made his fire by rubbing two sticks together Fire was very important to man He needed fire to keep himself warm at night He used fire to cook his food He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild animals In some parts of the world he used fire to signal messages Red Indians, for example , used fire to make smoke signals In some other countries people lit fires to warn their friends of danger Fire was very also used to give light Before the invention of oil lamp, men used burning sticks as torches And before man discovered gas and electricity, he small fires in wire baskets from posts to light the streets One man even used fire to tell the time He invented a candle clock He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn Then he marked this candle in twelve equal parts He lit the candle and could tell the time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle But the candle clock did not always work well If there was a wind blowing on the candle , the flame burned too quickly Man probably first made fire A from a tree struck by lightning C from wire baskets on poster Man probably first used fire A to tell the time C to light the streets Fire was used by Red Indians A to make gas and electricity C to send messages The first street lights were A large bonfires C burning trees The candle clock burned for A.twelve hours C a day B by rubbing two sticks together D from a candle B to send signal D to keep warm at night B to burn down trees D to frighten away enemies B small fires in hanging baskets D candles B one hour D twelve days Question Choose the best answer from the four options (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the numbered blanks in the following passage.( 2,5ms) From the moment they leave the security of their (0) accustomed environment, travelers are at risk (1) arise not just from strange diseases they meet on their travels but from other factors too: seemingly uninspiring home comforts such as safe water (2) , sanitation and public hygiene controls, legal safety standards for motor vehicles and road (3) , are easily taken for granted, but simply not exist in many countries Environmental factors such as arduous conditions, adverse climate, and high altitude may constitute a danger; and so may travelers’ own behavior, free from the (4) of the daily routine, and determined to have a good time with scan (5) for the consequences When illness or injury occur abroad, travelers are against disadvantages from (6) to communicate with a doctor on account of language or culture difficulties, or being unable to find a doctor owing to ignorance of the (7) medical system There may be a complete absence of skilled medical care, or of medical facilities of a (8) acceptable to travelers from technologically sophisticated countries When symptoms of an illness (9) abroad not appear until after return home a final hazard becomes apparent: the symptoms may be unfamiliar, may pass (10) , and the correct diagnosis may not be considered until it is too late A adapted B ordinary C local D accustomed A Questions B Changes C Hazards D Complications A stores B collections C levels D supplies A maintenance B correction C quality D improvement A restraints B assurances C certainties D regulations A knowledge B awareness C regard D need A difficulty B inability C timidity D inflexibility A district B local C area D neighborhood A type B design C standard D degree A received B formed C gained D acquired 10 A unrecognized B unknown C unforeseen D unearthed Họ và tên GV đề: Văn Thị Phương Dung ĐỀ ĐỀ NGHỊ Đơn vị: Trường THCS Trần Phú Part I - Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (1m) A sensitive B benefit C pretty D remedy A oranges B figures C classes D watches A garbage B garage C sewage D carriage A now B flow C row D know Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in the group 5A accurate B customer C computer D exercise A produce B communicate C musician D classroom 10.A unhappily B enjoyable C carefully D protest 11.A dependence B referee C celebration D introduce Part II- Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (4ms) My mother used to ……… research in this library when she was a student A make B C making D doing Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ? A shall we B we C don’t we D will we " How's Karen today?" "She is feeling …………………… she was yesterday." A better slightly than B slight better than C slightly better than D slightly better My father has gone away He’ll be back ……… a week A for B at C until D in Don’t this all at once; Do it little little A by B to C from D with Of course I didn’t break it …………… purpose- it was an accident! A by B with C from D on We didn’t .to the station in time to catch the train A get B reach C arrive D approach I don’t think that purple shirt with your yellow skirt A suits B fits C goes D wears We had to stop for gasoline at a filling A garage B service C station D pump 10 you study harder, you won’t pass the examination A If B Although C Despite D Unless 11 He disliked … .… at in front of the crowd A laughing B to be laughed C being laughed D be laughed 12 Quite soon, the world is going to energy resources A run out of B get into C keep up with D come up again 13 We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain A great B strong C heavy D extra 14 Mary works at a supermarket She ……… $ an hour A pays B brings C takes D earns 15 When I entered the house, I found someone ……………… my suitcase A opened B opening C had opened D has opened 16 I would rather you the report by o’clock tomorrow A to finish B were finished C finished D finishing 17 You look tired Why don’t you have a ? A break B stop C rest D recess 18 Who was the first person the south pole? A reached B reach C who reaches D to reach 19 the heavy traffic, they never went to school late A Because of B Although C In spite D Despite 20 It was careless you to break the flower vase yesterday A about B for C of D in Part III - Put the correct form of the words (1m) The population in big cities is becoming day by day (people) Advertisements account for three fourths of the…………of the newspaper (come) These workers got a bonus because they did their jobs……… (effect) The road was too narrow, so it needs to be (broad) You can buy electrical…………at the shop over there (apply) He has been one of the most effective……….in the “Keep Our City Clean” campaign (activity) The President’s New Year Speech is going to broadcast………… (nation) Some people believe strongly in the……… of life on the other planets (exist) His lawyer speaks more………than yours (persuade) 10 The weather in Britain is… we don’t know whether it’s sunny or rainy after five minutes (predict) Part IV - Find a mistake A, B, C or D in each sentence(2ms): Liquid takes the shape of any container which it is in placed A B C D If you need to get into the flat, there’s a key below the doormat A B C D Wendy sat down near to Jeff and whispered something in his ear A B C D There aren’t a few sunny days at this time of the year, so let’s go to the beach today A B C D Your briefcase is in the kitchen, darling Don’t forget to take laptop A B C D Billy! Stop behaving as a clown and sit down A B C D There’s a coffee shop in the hotel and it as well has a restaurant A B C D “My parents stopped me to get married to the man I love,” says Alice A B C D Jane ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team A B C D 10 Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting A B C D Part V- Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A,B, C or D (1m) Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communicatio Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warm, and instruct people While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication B Everybody uses only one form of communication C Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest The word “these” in the first paragraph refers to ………………………… A tourist s B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ……………………… A There are many forms of communication in existence today B Verbalization is the most common form of communication C The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication D Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people ? A Picture signs B Braille C Body language D Signal flags Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for ………………………………… A spelling B ideas C whole words D expressions Part VI - Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage (2ms) Although some groups of people have always lived outdoor in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (1) about 50 years ago The increase in the use of cars and improvement in camping equipment have (2) _ more people to travel longer (3) _ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort Many campers like to be (4) themselves in quiet areas, so they (5) their tent and food, and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (6) has up-to-date facilities, (7) _ hot showers and swimming pools Whether campers are (8) _ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (9) the area clean and tidy In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (10) _ animals A fame B popular C favorite D current A asked B let C made D allowed A parts B directions C voyages D distances A on B by C at D of A take B make C pick D A where B who C which D when A such B like C as D just A lonely B single C separate D alone A remain B stay C keep D let 10 A wild B natural C loose D free Part VII - Read and fill a suitable word in each blanket (1m) I’d like to talk about some of the problems that students face (1) they follow a course of study through the medium of English (2) _ English is not their mother tongue The problems can be (3) into three broad categories: psychological, cultural and linguistic The first two categories mainly affect those (4) come to study in Britain I’ll comment only briefly on these two categories and then spend most of the time looking at linguistic difficulties apply to everyone Some of the common psychological problems really involve fear of the unknown: for (5) , whether one’s academic studies will be too difficult Looking at the cultural problems, we can see that some of them are of a very practical nature, e.g arranging satisfactory accommodation Others are less easy to define (6) largest category seems to be linguistic Let’s look at this (7) some detail Most students, in their (8) countries, will have little opportunity to practise using (9) When foreign learners first have the opportunity to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often have great (10) _ in understanding Part VIII- Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (4ms) There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella (I don’t) It was necessary to look after your cat properly (Your cat) No gifts have come for me, have they? (There) I regret not studying harder at school (If only) Could you come and collect me from the station? (Would you mind) Success depends on hard work Mr Ba didn’t let Minh go out at night I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success (The harder) (Minh) (You must) I moved to the construction company three years ago (I have) 10 The football players’ training is still going on (The football players) Part IX- Use the word given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (2ms) 1.He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk ( than) > He had the letter He worked hard, but he failed the examination (as) > Hard _ the examination Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test (pass) > As long as _ your driving test “I am sorry that I went to the party, Mai.” Loan said (going) > Loan the party He didn’t make a mistake when he played the song (without) > He played mistakes at all Mai has never seen such an interesting cartoon (ever) > This seen It is very hard for them to translate this poem into Chinese (it) > They find into Chinese Their dog was so fierce that nobody dared to enter their house (such) > They their house Hoa didn’t answer my questions and her brother didn’t, either (nor) > Neither questions 10 I wanted my younger sister to iron my clothes last Sunday (be) > I wanted last Sunday Part X Write an argument (about 150 words) on the following topic(2ms) Some people say that a computer is harmful to children, so parents shouldn’t allow their children use a computer Họ và tên GV đề : Lê Thị Xoa Đơn vị : Trường THCS Võ Thị Sáu I.Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.(1point) a.worked b.cleaned c.watched d stopped a.danger b.anger c language d.passage 3.a.around b.how c bought d.found 4.a thing b.they c there d.than 5.a realize b.organize c.surprise d.promise 6.laugh b.plough c enough d cough 7.lengthen b bother c.clothe d.breathe 8.a.fasten b.tasty c.cast d.nasty II/ VOCABULARY &GRAMMAR:(8 points) Choose the correct answer.Only one is correct Da Lat is one of the………………………………areas of Viet Nam a.mountainous b mountaineer c mountains d.mountaining What you think about her…………………………of rocks? a.collect b.collection c.collector d.collecting We are discussing the………………………of employing more staff a.necessary b.necessarily c.necessity d.needing The……………………of living is very high in big cities a.price b.prize c.cost d.expense They have been penpals and……………………………at least once every week a.speak b.stay c.take d.correspond The teacher asked me…………………………a passage into Vietnamese a translate b to translate c.translating d.translated Minh’s English is excellent He speaks ………………… a perfectly English b English perfectly c perfect English d English perfect There is a river ………………….across the village a following b running c lying d reaching ……………… is a large building in a college or university where students live a Campus b hall c Institute d Dormitory 10 ……………… radio and TV stations get all their income from advertising a Commercial b Public c Private d Popular 11 I was very ………………… by the efficiency of the staff a impressed b corresponded c comprised d interested 12 The unit of ……………… Used in USA is dollar a currency b money c change d bank – note 13 We must learn Math at school It’s a ( an) ………………… subject a primary b compulsory c national d optional 14 We are good friends we ………………….each other for a long time a know b knew c have known d have been known 15 I wish I ……………… a car It would make life so much easier a have b would c had d had had 16 The police questioned the woman ……………… handbag was stolen a whose b who c whom d her 17 The teacher asked me ……………………… a passage into Vietnamese a translate b to translate c translating d translated 18 The castle ………………… we visited last year was magnificient a who b where c whose d that 19.She’s tired ,… she has to finish her homework a because b and c.but d so 20 He got wet……………… he forgot his umbrella a because of b.because c but d moreover III.Reading :(6points) 1) Put ONE suitable word in each space(3 points) Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong, who (1) born in 1990 and (2) in 1971, was a very famous jazz musician He used to be known as “ Satchmo” and this nickname stayed with him all his (3) As a child in New Orleans, he learnt to (4) the trumpet while he was living in a special home for children who (5) got into trouble with the police When he had finished his stay in the home, he (6) various bands and then he formed his own Between 1925 (7) .1928 he made about 60 records These records made him one (8) the first solo stars in the history of pop (9) When he died, he had (10) making records and he had been touring all over the (11) for more than forty years, and he (12) just as popular (13) he had been before He even (14) a number one pop record - What A Wonderful World – (15) the 1960s 2) Read the passage; Then choose the best answers (3 points) Smith did not explain the large (1) he had shown in Magnan but sat thinking (2) some minutes and then began to talk (3) something else About ten that evening I met Smith and he asked me up to his room (4) coffee .(5) room looked nice with comfortable chairs We talked a little and then he (6) me his story " A long time (7) I was young artist and came to France where I was traveling from place to place making sketches One day, I met two French artists (8) were also moving from place to place making sketches and I joined them We were as happy (9) we were or as poor as we were happy, as you like it." "Claude and Carl-these are the names of those boys-were always in good spirits and laughed at poverty We were very poor We lived (10) the money which we got from time to time for our sketches " A interest B to interest C interested D interesting A at B of C for D up A in B about C for D as A drink B to drink C drinking D drank A these B that C An D The A told B said C spoke D asked A next B up C ago D before A why B whom C whose D who A as B more C than D less 10 A about B in C against D on IV.Writing:(5points) 1.Find a mistake in each sentence and correct: (1points) 1.I haven’t met Tam since two months 2.Mai’s friend is the girl whom is wearing a plaid skirt over there 3.You have never used a computer before, haven’t you? 4.She is enough strong to carry her havy luggage 5.She couldn’t bear to shed tears when she saw the film : “Romeo and Juilet” ……………………… …………………… ……………………… …………………… ……………………… 2.Complete the sentences using the given words:(1 points) 1.Minh/ expecting /make/ a /trip /Ha Long/ Bay ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.It/ often/ me /fifteen/ minutes / get / school / foot ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.Father / very good / cook / Hue food ………………………………………………………………………………………… …4 man/son/friend of mine /die /yesterday …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5.If / you / not work / harder / you / can / pass /exam …………………………………………………………………………………………… Rewrite these sentences (3 points) Someone is using the computer at the moment -> The computer …………………………… …………………………… ……… “Do you grow your own vegetables?” I asked -> I asked the farmer …………………………… …………………………… …… Mary was wearing the red dress It was made in France -> Mary was wearing the red dress …………………………… ………………… We went out to the beach in spite of the heavy rain -> Although …………………………… …………………………… ……………… They haven’t played tennis for almost years => They stopped ……………………………………………………………………… I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night => I wish……………………………………………………………………………… 7.Phu Quang has composed a lot of songs about Hanoi => A lot of songs …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………… He doesn’t take any exercise; that is why he is so unhealthy => If he ……………………………………………………………………………… All his suits were made in Paris => He had …………………………………………………………………………… 10 “Why don’t you some reading tasks every day ,Nga ?” I said => I suggested that Nga …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… LY THUONG KIET SCHOOL SECTION ONE: PHONETIC ( pt) Question1.Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: ( 0.5 pt ) a laugh b caught c naughty d taught a design b solar c website d sample a received b watched c discovered d destroyed a proud b young c found d out Question Circle the word that has a different stress position from the others:(0.5 pt) a permanent b power c permission d carpet a photography b minority c heroic d amateur a common b rubbish c machine d cyclone a animal b bacteria c dynamite d pyramid SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (8pts) Circle the best option to finish each of the following sentences The final examination will be held July 10th, 2012 A in B on C at D to The children are excited .their upcoming trip to the zoo A to B about C for D with Sixteen people showed for the volleyball training session A on B up C over D through she was an hour late, she didn’t apologize A In spite of B Even though C However D Because They haven’t an AIDS vaccine A yet developed B developed already C already developed D developed… yet People exercise fit A to keep B keeping C kept D in keeping 7.A person that you make friends with by writing letter is called a A co-operator B cousin C close friend D pen pal 8.You look so depressed You look you didn’t have a friend in the world A as if B if only C even if D although Most parents think chatting on the Internet is A time-release B time-wasting C time-saving D time-consuming 10 It really annoys me when people forget thank you A to say B saying C said D to saying 11 Don’t stay up late, ? A you B won’t you C will you D shouldn’t you 12 If I were in charge, I things differently A had done B will C would D would have done 13 Would you mind if I a friend to the party? A bring B will bring C brought D would bring 14 My father stopped two years ago A smoke B to smoke C smoking D smoked 15.“You got the first prize Congratulations!” ” A You’re welcome B Never mind C It’s my pleasure D Thanks a lot 16 Mike is always proud his success at school A on B of C at D in 17 Many companies participated the trade fair A on B at C in D to 18 Never put till tomorrow what you can today A off B over C back D away 19 They went on playing it started to rain A though B because C but D despite 20 Workers loved wearing jean because it didn’t easily A break off B tear off C wear out D come out 21 We’ve got of time So there’s no need to rush A very much B a number C great deal D plenty 22 Shut the window, it’ll get too cold in here A unless B if not C otherwise D through 23 If she rich she would travel around the world A would be B is C has been D were 24 The car ………on that street was made ….Japan A driven/in B driving / in C driving / of D driven / from 25 I wish you .making that noise It’s bothering me A would stop B will stop C stop D can stop 26 I expect a postcard from my pen friend today A to receive B receiving C to be received D being received 27 ………… you tell me how to get to the nearest supermarket? A May B Could C Do D Should 28 She is…………to lift such a heavy bag A not enough strong B enough strong C not strong enough D strong not enough 29 The equipment in our office needs……… A to modernize B modernizing C modernized D modernization 30 Computers…….to a lot of jobs these days A are used B used to C are using D use 31.The town of Gouda is famous its cheese A on B to C from D for 32.Were you brought .in the city or in the country? A off B forward C up D over SECTION THREE : READING (6.0 pts) Question 1: Complete the text with the word given:(2.0 pts) In the country of china, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles (1)…………….(long / length / lengthy / lengthen ) It is called the Great Wall of China It (2)………………(comes / moves / winds / lasts )uphill and down, through valleys and mountains Every inch of this 1,500-mile wall (3)………………(is / are / was / were ) made by hand The people of China made it to keep (4)…………… (off / out / in /up ) their enemies The are watch (5)………… ( buildings / houses / boxes / towers ) all along the way The way is made of brick and earth It is high and wide on top People can walk along the top(6) ………… (as / if / as if / even if ) it was a road It is said that it (7)…………(took / spent / made / lasted ) ten years to build one part of this wall No other defense line has ever been made as (8)………… (long / longer / longest / length ) as the Great Wall of China Question Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space,(0) has been done as an example (2.0 pts) My brother, (1)…………… is seven years older (2) ………… I am, once decided to take me with him on a trip up the river We went to a collective farm far from the place (3) … … we lived My brother wanted to stay there for a (4)………… days We were tired when we got to the farm The weather was warm and I told my brother that I’d like to go (5) …… a swim in the river He said that (6) … it seemed hot, the water in the river was still cold “I’m afraid”, he said “you will be fall ill” But the idea of cold water didn’t (7) ……….… me “That’s nonsense”, I thought and took off my clothes and jumped into the water But the water was so cold that I couldn’t even move So I got out of the water as fast as (8) … … My brother was right I caught a cold and lay in bed the whole week Question Read the passage and choose the best answer (2.0 pt) Fruitibix Do you want to be slim? Do you worry about your family's health? Then you should try Fruitibix, the new healthy fruit and nut biscuit Fruitibix tastes wonderful, but it contains less sugar than most other biscuits Each biscuit contains dried fruit and nuts, including apples, coconuts and bananas Sometimes you feel like eating something between meals Now, instead of having a chocolate, bite into a Fruitibix It won't make you fat and it will keep you healthy At lunchtime, instead of chips and hamburgers, have a Fruitibix It contains all the essential foods for a balanced meal And if you are in a hurry, and you don't have time for a proper meal, Fruitibix will give you the energy to keep on going So whenever your children ask for something sweet, give them Fruitibix instead of cakes or chocolate They will love the taste and it won't harm their teeth Discover Fruitibix It's on our supermarket shelves now! The writer wants to A persuade people to buy a product C give advice about healthy living B explain why people buy this product D compare Fruitibix with other sorts of food Why, in the writer's opinion, should people eat Fruitibix instead of chocolate A Fruitibix tastes better than chocolate B Fruitibix contains more fat than chocolate C Fruitibix is cheaper and easier to eat than chocolate D Fruitibix is healthier and less fattening than chocolate Why does the writer say that fruitibix is useful when you are in a hurry? A You don't need to cook it C It's as good as a proper meal B You can buy Fruitibix everywhere D It won't be harmful to your teeth Which of these people should buy Fruitibix ? A Mrs Brown is looking for something special to serve for dessert at a dinner party B Mr Green wants something to take with him to the office He is busy today and might not have time for lunch C Mr Taylor is going on a fishing trip and wants to take something to eat with him He enjoys salty food D Mrs Brook's daughter was ill yesterday She is getting better but the doctor advised Mrs Brook to give her liquid food without any sugar or salt in it SECTION FOUR: WRITING (5.0 pts) Question 1.Find out the mistake and correct it: (2 pts) 1.Could you phone me as soon as he’ll come back ? ……… 2.Would you please stop to make so much noise? ……… Last summer I have stayed on my uncle farm for two weeks ……… What difficult to master a foreign language! ……… The police said that they had reached as fastly as they could ……… If only I would play the guitar as well as you ……… Don’t forget turning off all the lights before you go to bed ……… My father wants to go back to the places where he used to visit ……… Question Make any changes and addition to build the sentences from the cues given (1.0 pts) If/ you / obey me / yesterday / you / not hurt / now 2.When we / there / train / already leave / station 3.How long / it / you / go / school / bike every day /?/ 4.Mrs Lan / best story teller / we / ever know Question Rewrite the following sentences, beginning the words given (2pts) Unless someone has a key, we can’t get into the house We can get …………………………………………………………………………… Although Mary was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile In spite of …………………………………………………………………………… Despite his injury, he continued to play Although …………………………………………………………………………… I can’t go to the cinema tonight because I have a lot of homework The reason why ……………………………………………………………………… “ You have broken my special pen, Paul”, said Kate Kate accused ………………………………………………………………………… My father regrets not buying that house My father wishes …………………………………………………………………… “ I’m sorry I have to leave so early”, John said John apologized ……………………………………………………………………… Why couldn’t Tom make his house more beautiful? 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